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I need to replace 2 power tubes after an unfortunate accident busted one of them. The ones in it are GT-EL34B. They sounded great prior to the...

I've been playing with an established duo, and for the first time I'm playing gigs where we have to bring our own PA. The duo already has a PA,...

Hello all, I need an advice. I have a 4 string neck-through bass, everything is good about it but the note D (A string fretted on the 5th fret)...

I have a Jet JWTS-10JF 10" contractor saw, bought it around 24 years ago. It has a 1.5 HP motor that seems likes it's dying. The saw is plugged...

Hey everyone, I'm a total rookie when it comes to gear. Just bought myself an Epiphone Tobias Standard-IV and am looking to purchase some gear...

I guess this would be the appropriate sub-forum(?) :cautious: Let's just say I prefer to get the opinions of folks who understand both sides of...

Hi friends! So, it's been a lifelong dream of mine to learn how to play bass (okay, maybe not lifelong, but ever since I realized that every song...

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I change the strings on my bass for the first time in 3 years (no, that's not a joke), and when I tune up, this happens. I...

Just got a new fender jazz and Id like to try and get that kinda sharp, trebly sound Geddy had in a couple Rush albums like Power Windows and Hold...

My SVT 4 Pro took a dump yesterday during practice and I could use some advice in determining how to replace it. I run the SVT 4 mono bridged...

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Hello everyone! So I've been playing bass (electric and upright) for a few years now and I've gotten to the point where I'm starting to get some...

I've always just brought my amp and cab to gigs and let the sound guys do whatever they want. I've since sold all my bass gear (long story) and...

This is my first post, so sorry if it's too long. I've been gigging for $$ for (hmm, 47-15=) about 32 years now. Several years ago, more like 13...

Hi all I am a bit new to this bass thing but I have a Fender Rumble V3 200W single 15" combo amp and am wondering if there is any benefit in...

Ok so, current setup RH450 /RS210/RS212..... I am feeling that a bit more headroom is required, and like a lot of people , the obvious route would...

I'll try keep it somewhat brief, but thru a series of friends I was asked to set up the bass below. I'm no professional by any stretch, but I can...

Hi all, I am about to have a parts bass assembled. I've been collecting all the parts for a while now inspired by the pic below. I have a...

I recently moved from South America to the States and am buying a new rig. I really liked the fender rumble models, and like how lightweight they...

Hello fellow Bass-heads! So during my personal journey for the perfect instrument I've finally gotten to the point where I'm willing to try to...

I have a guitarist buddy who has a Gibson ES 135 with a fatter '50s neck profile. We're looking for a high quality luthier to do a neck carve to...

So I did a dumb. I bought a used cab without looking super closely at it. It sounded good at low-ish volume when I tried it but as soon as I got...

We're looking at more gigs as a four piece cover band as our fifth member that plays rhythm guitar can't commit as much due to family pressures....

I'm a happy owner of a Musima Action Bass (a variation of P-bass) produced in now-deceased GDR about 30 years ago or so, and recently I've been...

We're looking at more gigs as a four piece as our fifth member that plays rhythm guitar can't commit as much due to family pressures. It will also...

Greetings all! I used to be a very regular reader and occasional contributor here but my days of playing bass regularly have dwindled. Anyway, I...

[ATTACH] Well Talkbass, I need your help. I'm getting my old 1981 peavey t-40 back in good shape. It's just been waiting for new frets, a repair...

Howdy folks, I want to get an all-tube amp again and kinda had my mind set on the Ampeg V-4B. However, I accidently stumbled upon a used SVT-II...

Greetings all, It's been YEARS since I bought a new bass rig ..... most of my bass playing over the last 10 years has been friendly jamming at...

Just picked up an empty 406 (the 26.5" version) off CL; I modeled it in WinISD as best I could, and started throwing drivers in it. Near as I can...

Hello all, I recently picked up a couple used Hartke bass cabs and I'm trying to figure out the most efficient way to utilize them. I'm not the...

Hey all! So.... I'm new to bass and poopie but I tried to learn as much as I could and... I found a pretty incredible 71 J! The store seems really...

I have read threads on Schroeder here but would like to know one's experience with these three: 12PL 15PL 210PL

I am about to wire up my project bass - a rebuild of a Yamaha P-bass. I obtained a Seymour Duncan SPB-2 pickup and I'm ready to go. However, the...

I just bought a mac which of course comes loaded with GarageBand. I am a total Newby when it comes to recording so I figured this would be a good...

Right so basically i have been playing bass for about a year now and my friend is gonna get a guitar very soon (next few days) and weve been...

Currently working on an app, which i just released for testing. Problem is, I want to make more apps that are targeted towards musicians, but I...

My current technique to is use 1234 fingering on frets higher than 7, and 124 on lower frets; this is common from what I read. That worked great...

Hey guys. After years of playing and working in the industry, I have finally made a talkbass account. I talk so much music at work that I don't...

Hi all Living in Europe with a 400euros budget, which is roughly 450/470usd I think. I've been a guitar players since childhood and I lately...